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Abhay Shankar Mishra is a leading exponent of Kathak dance, renowned globally as a mesmerizing performer, dynamic teacher, and creative choreographer. He currently lives and works in London, UK. Born into a musical family in Benaras, he is the youngest son of Tabla Shiromani late Pt. Gama Maharaj (originally Pt. Ramayan Prasad Mishra). Mishra received…
Journey Timeline
1986-1992
Awarded scholarships — From Kathak Kendra, Sahitya Kala Parishad, and Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) of India.
1987
First Place in All India Music and Dance Competition — Organised by Natrag Kala Prasad, in Kathak Senior Category.
1987-1988
Performed at 7th Uva Mahotsav — Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad.
1993
Holds Prabhakar qualification in Pakhawaj
1995
Empanelled performer and teacher by ICCR
1997
Performed for Prime Minister and President of India — Commemorating 50 years of Independence with Drishtikon Dance Foundation.
1998
Awarded 'A' grade artist status by Doordarshan
1998-1999
Fellowship from Ministry of Human Resources and Development — For 2 years research work on 3 Gharanas of Kathak.
2001
Performed and choreographed at Khajuraho Dance Festival
2003
Performance in Equilibrium at Purcell Room, Royal Festival Hall, London — With Bharat Natyam dancer Nina Rajrani.
2005
Began resident teaching at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London — Has been resident teacher and Head of Kathak Department for almost two decades.
2005
Choreographed and performed Kathak recital at Kamani auditorium, New Delhi — Alongside dance partner Kakoli Shankar Mishra, attended by Pandit Birju Maharaj ji.
2006
Principal dancer and soloist in West End Production of 'The Tenth Incarnation' — At the Courtyard Theatre, Covent Garden.
2006
Performed in 'Darpan' at Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank — In memory of tabla legend Ustad Allarakha.
2007
Choreographed and performed in ballet 'Dashavtar' at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan London Centre — Received TV coverage by Zee TV, Deepam TV, and Asian Net.
2007
Workshop and Performance at Destination Travel Show in Birmingham — Organised by Akademi, with Kakoli Shankar Mishra.
2009
Choreographed 'Colours of Kathak' dance production
2009
Invited to 2nd International Kathak Festival in Chicago (USA)
Choreographed and performed for His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
Choreographed and performed for His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke of Kent
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Awards & Honors
- 1998 · Fellowship for research on 3 Gharanas of Kathak — Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India
- 1998 · 'A' grade artist — Doordarshan
- 1995 · Empanelled performer and teacher — Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
- 1987 · First Place in Kathak Senior Category — Natrag Kala Prasad (All India Music and Dance Competition)
- 1986 · Scholarships — Kathak Kendra, Sahitya Kala Parishad, Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) of India
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- Force of creativity
The Hindu
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